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Cast
Lea Thompson
as Amanda Steward
Ellen Burstyn
as Veronica Steward
Faye Dunaway
as Margaret Sanger
Thomas Gibson
as James MacClaren
Sonia Braga
as Jessie Lopez De La Cruz
Reiko Aylesworth
as Annie Jermaine
Tovah Feldshuh
as Mrs. Rubenstein
Paris Jefferson
as Sarah
Charlotte Ross
as Susan
Eric McCormack
as Pierce Peterson
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1998
Runtime1 Season
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes2
DirectorKaren Arthur
WritersSusan Nanus, Lynn Roth
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Will of their Own
About A Will of their Own
A Will of their Own is a 1998 American television mini-series directed by Karen Arthur. The film follows six generations of females within one family, and their struggle for power and independence in America. The film debuted on October 18, 1998 on the NBC network to strong critical reviews. It was released to DVD late 2003.
Directed by Karen Arthur, A Will of their Own leans on a strong ensemble — Lea Thompson, Ellen Burstyn, Faye Dunaway — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1998.
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